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  1. Ross72

    1965 Big Twin differences

    Ok so over the last week I picked up 2 1965 40 hp Big Twin short shafts. They look identical except for the color one is the typical evinrude bluenof the era and the other is kind of gray. They have different model numbers. The blue one is 40553M and ths grayish one is 40552A. Is the only...
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    Old Johnson tn-26 and hd-25 are parts compatable?

    Ok, here's the background. Last summer I picked up a hd-25 from what I can tell it's a 2 cylinder 2.5 hp biult between 1946 and 1950. Powerhead is locked up, but lower unit is good along with most of the ignition Earlier this week, my dad picked up a tn-25 which I believe is a 5 hp twin...
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    1965 Johnson 75 hp No spark at coil

    I've been searching past threads for the last couple of days and have not come up with the answer I need. I picked up an old Crestliner (junk), with a decent trailer and a 1965 V4al-17s Johnson electric shift for $200. I gave the boat away to a guy that wanted a project and kept the motor and...
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    Paint removal and prep?

    I picked up a big tinny and it definetly needs paint. Both on the deck and hull. I have a few questions on prep, as I will not be able to paint it for a while due to the lovely weather here in upstate NY. It is inside in my shop, but not in the heated part. I will not use any chemical...
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    New to me Lonestar Cruiseliner 2

    Well, the wife surprised me today with a new to me boat.:) We went for a long ride and wound up with a 1964 Lonestar Cruiseliner 2. It needs some work, mostly paint and side panels replaced. The PO put in a new deck and the transom is solid as a rock. The interior needs some work, but I have...
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    johnson v100

    I searched the forums and scoured the net for the last coupleof days and can't find a definite answer. I have a chance to pick up a johnson v100 dirt cheap. I need to know if this is an electric shift lower unit. The owner sent a pick but I couldn't tell and he is out of town until the middle...
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    1965 Chris Craft Corsair

    Just picked up a Chris Craft Corsair for free.:D The registraion says it is a 1965 16' outboard. Centerline measures 15' 2" and max beam of 80" and a 20" transom. The boat needs some cosmetic work but is pretty cool. The bow light is integrated into the bow. The PO rewired the whole boat...
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    Power head swap is it doable?

    Here is the problem, I have a '63 75 hp speedifour manual shift with a good lower unit and a '66 85 hp electric shift johnson with a good power head. Is it possible to swap the 85 hp onto the 75 hp? From what I have read they are the same block (cu in) just different carb set ups. Also, The...
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    MFG Westfield Custom yeah or nay

    Hi all!! I have a chance to pick up a Westfield Custom, with a 35hp Super Sea Horse and a trailer for $100. I have a 65 Edinboro Custom that I love and would like to get another one, basically because I can. I got a chance to briefly look at it and here's what I know. The hull is in good...
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    1956 Javelin Model #RJE-18

    I picked up an old Johnson 30hp Javelin this past weekend. I only gave $25 for it. I got it started yesterday after reading thru about a 100 threads here. The oil in the lower unit looked ok, but I drained it and removed the impeller. Ordered a new one from Carquest, will be here tomorrow...
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